English Explanatory Dictionary

indifference

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being indifferent.
  2. Unbiased impartiality.
  3. Unemotional apathy.
  4. A lack of enthusiasm.
  5. Unconcerned nonchalance.
  6. Self-identity defined through the negation of difference, non-difference.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/ en-us-indifference.ogg

Word forms

indifference indifferences

Etymology

From Middle French indifférence, from Late Latin indifferentia. By surface analysis, in- + difference.

Synonyms

unconcern

Related words

same difference

Derived words

defensive indifference depraved-indifference murder indifference curve la belle indifference liberty of indifference principle of indifference unindifference
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